Hi, I’m Patty. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
I’ve been around long enough to have collected plenty of stories, experiences, opinions and life lessons. Some have been wonderful, some have been challenging, and others have left me wondering what on earth just happened!
When I first started blogging, I spent a lot of time explaining who I was, what I’d done and what qualified me to have something to say.
These days, I don’t feel the same need to prove myself.
I’ve spent more than 30 years working with people, families and communities. I’ve been a parent, a carer, an advocate, a volunteer and a community worker. Along the way, I’ve learnt plenty, made mistakes, faced challenges and had experiences that have changed how I see the world.
I’ve also lived through my own personal challenges, and they’ve shaped me just as much as anything I’ve learnt professionally.
I’m now in my 50’s, and I’m still learning about myself, relationships, getting older and what I want from the next chapter of my life.
This blog isn’t about giving advice or pretending I’ve got everything figured out.
I write about life as I’ve experiences it. The good, the difficult, the funny, the uncomfortable and sometimes the things people don’t like talking about.
Some stories are deeply personal. Others come from conversations, observations or those little moments that get me thinking.
I don’t expect everyone to agree with me, and that’s okay. I’m not here to impress anyone. I’m simply sharing my thoughts, experiences and perspectives.
A little disclaimer: Everything I share on this blog comes from my own experiences, thoughts and opinions. I’m not offering professional advice, and what has worked for me might not work for someone else. I’m simply sharing my journey and the things I’ve learnt along the way.
If you’ve found your way here, welcome. Have a read, have a laugh, have a think. You might relate to something I’ve written, or you might see things completely different. Either way, I’m glad you stopped by.
